Scholarships

The Society for Classical and Comparative Studies Travel Scholarship

Two Scholarships of $750 each to be awarded. The Scholarships will be awarded by May 15 or September 15, depending on the date of the travel study program.

Eligibility

Classics or Comparative Literature majors or graduate students in good standing who will be continuing at SF State or who will be participating in a university-approved overseas program and who will be attending such program before the award of their final degree at SF State.

Application

Deadline

April 7

Jan Gregory Postsecondary Reading and Composition Scholarship

Provides an award of $500 to a graduate student pursuing the Master of Arts (M.A.) in English (Composition), or either of the two graduate certificates. Applications accepted in the Spring semester for award disbursement in the following Fall semester. Requirements: typed statement addressing your goals for graduate study and for your future career; copy of unofficial SF State transcript showing minimum 3.0 GPA; minimum enrollment of 3 units in award semester; the name and contact information of a Composition M.A. faculty member.

Jim Brogan - Jack Post Scholarship

Provides an award of $1,000 to a San Francisco State student interested in literature based on queer/gay/lesbian/bisexual/transsexual perspectives. Applications accepted in the Spring semester for award disbursement in the following Fall semester. Requirements: copy of unofficial transcript showing minimum 3.0 GPA; typed statement addressing your interest in literature based on queer/gay/lesbian/bisexual/transsexual perspectives (please also address financial need); minimum enrollment of 6 units in award semester.

Other Scholarships and Fellowships

For nationally competitive fellowships and California State University (CSU) system-wide awards, see the Fellowships Office website. The Fellowships Office provides feedback on applications to many of the programs listed on its site. To make an appointment, email Dr. Joy Viveros, or call the reception desk to schedule an appointment: 415.338.2103.

See also the California Pre-Doctoral Program at SF State. These resources will be of special interest to those who intend to pursue a doctorate, a Master of Arts degree, or a career in public service.